TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) has completed a 556.25-meter concrete road in Barangay Casuntingan, connecting to Barangay Osmeña in MacArthur, Leyte.
The P7.9-million project includes 2,781.25 square meters of Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP) and 164.26 cubic meters of stone masonry, according to District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura.
Barangay Casuntingan chairman Edwin Cajino expressed gratitude for the new road, which addresses issues caused by muddy conditions during rainy days. “It benefits schoolchildren, farmers, and residents who now have easier access to markets and services. Many villagers also gained jobs during the road’s construction, particularly in clearing activities,” he said.
The road, built under the DPWH CY 2024 General Appropriations Act – Basic Infrastructure Program, began construction on August 6, 2024, and was completed on October 11, 2024, by KM Golong Construction.
The project is expected to improve transportation of goods and delivery of basic services, significantly boosting the livelihood and quality of life in the area.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
